D152 - DD Day - Instructor 1

About the role

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction on daily living skills individually or in groups.
• Monitor, observe, and document client behavior and progress.
• Offer guidance in decision-making and behavior management.
• Support clients during periods of change, illness, or disruption.
• Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation (including special diets), and errands.
• Help develop and implement individual service/treatment plans.
• Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide transportation and ensure access to necessary medical care.
• Deliver or assist with educational and recreational activities.
• Complete and maintain client records and service documentation.
• Staff will be required to transport.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Proficient in observing and reporting behavior.
• Familiarity with individualized service plans (ISP) and documentation.
• Ability to provide and document case management support.
• Knowledge of applicable state/federal regulations and confidentiality laws.

Skills

• Observing and reporting behavior.
• Documenting individualized service plans.
• Case management support.
• Applicable state/federal regulations and confidentiality laws.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00pm, Ingleside Location, Macon, GA.